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Monet: The Essential Paintings - Hardcover

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by Anne Sefrioui (Editor)This magnificent boxed-set features stunning, accordion-fold, color reproductions of Monet's essential works, accompanied by a separate booklet with background and descriptions of each painting. Fans of Impressionism will delight in seeing some of their favorite works presented in generously sized accordion fold pages, which bring Monet's representations of nature to exquisite life. Arranged chronologically, this volume helps readers appreciate the achievements of a l...

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A Collaborative Research Poem: Performing a List...from A to Z and Back Again - Paperback

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by The Aesthetics Group (Author) The book [Re]PERFORMING A LIST ... FROM A TO Z AND BACK AGAIN is an iteration of The Aesthetics Group's response to a series of progressively treated triptychs entitled atoz made by artist Jeanette Doyle for exhibition at the AC Institute in New York.The performance of the Aesthetics Group activates the work in multiple registers--live in the gallery and subsequently online for both the AC Institute curated by Holly Crawford, and the Bangkok Biennial curated b...

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A General History of Chinese Art: Qing Dynasty - Paperback

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by Xifan Li (Editor)This volume investigates the artistic development during the Qing Dynasty, the last of imperial Chinese dynasties, and shows the importance of opera and playwriting during this time period. Further analysis is dedicated to the development of scroll painting and the revival of calligraphy and seal carving. A General History of Chinese Art comprises six volumes with a total of nine parts spanning from the Prehistoric Era until the 3rd year of Xuantong during the Qing Dynasty...

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A General History of Chinese Art: Sui and Tang Dynasties - Paperback

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by Xifan Li (Editor)This volume covers Chinese art during the reign of the Sui and Tang Dynasties during which the various disciplines of plastic and performing arts all entered a stage of unprecedented prosperity and development. It also traces new explorations in calligraphy, painting, and mural art and highlights architectural achievements during the historic period. A General History of Chinese Art comprises six volumes with a total of nine parts spanning from the Prehistoric Era until t...

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A General History of Chinese Art: Ming Dynasty - Paperback

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by Xifan Li (Editor)This volume analyses the history of Chinese art during the time of the Ming Dynasty during which the various traditions of painting academies were developed further leading to new painting styles and schools. The volume also highlights the developments in music, crafts, porcelain, and architecture. A General History of Chinese Art comprises six volumes with a total of nine parts spanning from the Prehistoric Era until the 3rd year of Xuantong during the Qing Dynasty (1911)...

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Marginale Zeichentechniken: Pause, Abklatsch, Cut&paste ALS Ästhetische Strategien in Der Vormoderne - Hardcover

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by Iris Brahms (Editor)(Bilingual edition: English/ German)Motoric--mechanical drawing techniques like tracing, copying, and cut and paste are among the fundamental workshop practices of the pre-modern era. They were also used in the training of renowned artists like Leonardo, Dürer, Michelangelo, and Rubens in order to modify designs, expand the supply of motifs, and produce new artworks. In the art theory of the time, however, they were largely ignored or even disparaged. It is only possibl...

Residual Figuration in Samuel Beckett and Alberto Giacometti - Hardcover

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by Li Lin (Author)In 1945, Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti (1901-66) brought back to Paris six matchboxes filled with the work of his war years: minute figurines that crumbled upon a single touch. Around this time, Irish playwright Samuel Beckett (1906-89) began writing plays, first Eleutheria and then Waiting for Godot. When they came together in 1961 to collaborate on a re-staging of Godot, both had turned their attention to different types of figures: Giacometti to lanky, attenuated figu...

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Frances-Anne Johnston: Art and Life - Hardcover

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by Rebecca Basciano (Author), Catharine Mastin Mastin (Author), Frances-Anne Johnston (Artist)This bilingual publication is the first-ever monograph on artist Frances-Anne Johnston, one of Canada's foremost painters of still lifes, flowers, and interiors. Exploring the extensive artistic career of this under-represented artist, the book also situates her within 20th-century Canadian art history and feminist theoretical contexts. In addition to beautiful colour illustrations of Johnston's wor...

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Trees: An Illustrated Celebration - Hardcover

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by Kelsey Oseid (Author)Discover the wonder of trees--one of the most essential life forms on the planet--in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars. Trees are fascinating: The oldest living organism on Earth is a tree, and forest biomes cover one-third of the Earth's surface. Trees provide fruit, spices, nuts, timber, shade, habitats, and oxygen, as well as absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They can t...

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How to Draw Kittens in Simple Steps - Paperback

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by Susie Hodge (Author)Learn to draw 28 cuddly kittens from scratch in 6 easy steps. Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful kittens. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 adorable furry felines in a range of playful poses. There are 28 different kittens to draw: each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing with a final colored version showing you how to develop your drawing...

On Island Time: A Traveler's Atlas: Illustrated Adventures on and Around the Islands of Washington and British Columbia - Paperback

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by Chandler O'Leary (Author)Dream of escaping to an island, for the slower pace and stunning views? This illustrated love letter to the Pacific Northwest's iconic islands--focusing on Puget Sound, the San Juans, and Canada's Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island--charms and educates travelers, locals, and armchair adventurers alike. A PACIFIC NORTHWEST BESTSELLER! Kick back, relax, and get On Island Time. This quirky illustrated travel guide showcases the hidden delights, natural wonders, and sin...

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God Is Love: Color 60 Inspirational Bible Verses - Paperback

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by Pamela Thayer (Author)Artist Pamela Thayer creates a beautiful collection of varied images to color while reflecting on inspirational Bible verses. God Is Love provides a peaceful and meditative coloring experience. More than 60 inspirational Bible verses are brought to life through artist Pamela Thayer's lovely illustrations. Peaceful landscapes, delightful flowers, charming birds, flowers, butterflies, intricate mandalas, beautiful crosses, and other evocative images perfectly complement...

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Creating Stillness: Mindful Art Practices and Stories for Navigating Anxiety, Stress, and Fear - Paperback

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by Rachel Rose (Author)Discover the healing power of expressive arts with this hands-on guide to using creative mindfulness to reduce stress, find presence, and unlock self-knowledge Expressive arts educator Rachel Rose weaves together mindfulness practice and art therapy to demonstrate how tapping into your own innate creativity can help you find peace in a stressful world This self-directed guide teaches ten key principles of mindfulness through ten creative invitations, along with a serie...

Into The Valley: Memoir of a Missionary's Daughter - Hardcover

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by Shawna Winters-Ratz (Author)Into the Valley presents a moving first-hand account of a young girl's life in the remote jungles of Tahiti. Laugh, marvel, and sympathize with Artist Shawna Winters-Ratz as she recounts her unconventional and often bewildering childhood as a missionary's daughter. Through hardship, loneliness and constant uprooting, she maintains her strength, creativity, and sense of humor. This story will inspire you to lean on God as you walk through the trials of life and r...

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Códice Maya de México: Understanding the Oldest Surviving Book of the Americas - Paperback

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by Andrew D. Turner (Editor), Baltazar Brito Guadarrama (Contribution by), Gerardo Gutiérrez (Contribution by)Author BiographyAndrew D. Turner is a senior research specialist at the Getty Research Institute. Trained as an archaeologist and art historian, Turner's work focuses on ancient Mesoamerican material culture, religion, and symbolism. He has held positions at Yale University and the University of Cambridge; at Getty he is the project lead for the Pre-Hispanic Art Provenance Initiative,...

The Value of Drawing Instruction in the Visual Arts and Across Curricula: Historical and Philosophical Arguments for Drawing in the Digital Age - Paperback

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by Seymour Simmons III (Author)By applying philosophical and historical perspectives to drawing instruction, this volume demonstrates how diverse teaching methods contribute to cognitive and holistic development applicable within and beyond the visual arts.Offering a new perspective on the art and science of drawing, this text reveals the often-unrecognized benefits that drawing can have on the human mind, and thus argues for the importance of drawing instruction despite, and even due to cont...

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by Michael Lawrence (Author), Chris Pape (Text by (Art/Photo Books))NOGA, or Nation of Graffiti Artists was the utopian vision of Jack Pelsinger, who begged the city for a studio where kids of all talent levels could further their interests in the arts. The 1970s were a time in New York's history where a request like this could be accommodated, the city leased the group a run-down storefront for $1 dollar a month in 1974. Like moths drawn to a light, the kids showed up, hundreds of them. A ra...

Carving Blocks: Printmakers and Their Stories - Hardcover

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by Sandu (Author)Enter the world of printmaking and its makers, a diverse art form whose techniques employ skills as varied as the materials they employ, from carving to illustration, painting and printmaking. But whether utilizing wood, linoleum, or rubber as a matrix, all forms share a common ground and processes in common. This collection includes contributions by over 25 talented printmakers from around the world who illuminate the mysteries of block printing through in-depth interviews a...

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by Graffito (Author)Dalí's outrageous life lived up to his surrealistic oeuvre. His travels, exploits and travails make for great reading and are especially well suited to the Desperately Seeking series. His Spanish origins were hugely important. A child of Catalonia, Dalí drew much inspiration from his childhood in Cadaqués and then from his surroundings in Port Lligat where he created his extraordinary house made from converted fisherman's barracas. His military service and first solo exhib...

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by Sandu (Author)Japanese Graphic Design is perhaps the most comprehensive look yet at the design aesthetic that still leads the world with its perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. While focusing on contemporary design and its timeless appeal, the book launches with a survey of several Japanese masters of the last few decades that exemplify these design principles through their diverse graphic work. From Norito Shinmura and his beautiful nature inspired graphics to Shun Sasaki's maximali...

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Graffiti Bible: A Complete Guide on How to Do Graffiti - Paperback

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by Eske Touborg (Author), Alan Ket (Author)Would you like to learn how to write graffiti? This "bible" is the best place to start! Important lessons on spray can theory and execution unfold over the course of this 350 page tome. The incremental sessions are driven home by guest graffiti writers including BATES, NYCHOS, CHAS, MADC, ASKEW, and more. The learning process is augmented by interviews with top artists and interactive pages meant to be directly drawn upon. A foreword by Alan Ket, co-...

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Animals of the Wild: Extreme Coloring for the Artist Within - Paperback

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by Rae Key (Author)A Extreme Coloring Book on wild Animals designed and created with patterns and high detail in mind for hours of relaxing coloring.Author BiographyThe Book creator is an artist who hand crafted each page to create a unique and different coloring book design for you. Number of Pages: 58 Dimensions: 0.2 x 10.4 x 8.2 IN Publication Date: July 26, 2022

Art, Critical Pedagogy and Capitalism - Paperback

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by Paul Alexander Stewart (Author)This book offers a re-examination of art production in terms that understand the process of learning as the production of art itself. Drawing on the thought of Ranciere, Freire, Gramsci and Mouffe, it provides an account of the politics of art production and a theoretical understanding of hegemonic power, while developing a view of method in critical pedagogy founded on the process of 'making adversaries'. Through a re-evaluation of the relationships between ...

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by Peter Bergting (Created by), Peter Bergting (Author), Peter Bergting (Illustrator)Explore the dark, mystical, and mysterious work of Peter Bergting, collected for the first time in a gorgeous hardcover volume with an introduction by award-winning horror writer and longtime collaborator Christopher Golden! Bergting's repertoire of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi illustrations include comics, magazines, novels, and games, and he's worked in collaboration with creative giants like Mike Mignola. A...

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by Tim McGlen (Author), Sophia Touliatou (Illustrator)A timeless tale about the wish for a friend. Antonino is a young artist who dreams of painting a masterpiece, an impossible dream he calls Friend. When he gets stuck, inspiration comes from an unexpected place. A dreamlike fable about the power of friendship and imagination, Antonino's Impossible Dream is a children's story told in timeless style by author Tim McGlen, with captivating illustrations by Sophia Touliatou. Number of Pages: 32 ...

A Revolution in Movement: Dancers, Painters, and the Image of Modern Mexico - Paperback

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by K. Mitchell Snow (Author)Honorable Mention, Latin American Studies Association Mexico Section Best Book in the HumanitiesA Revolution in Movement is the first book to illuminate how collaborations between dancers and painters shaped Mexico's postrevolutionary cultural identity. K. Mitchell Snow traces this relationship throughout nearly half a century of developments in Mexican dance--the emulation of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in the 1920s, the adoption of U.S.-style modern dance in the 1...

Museums of the Arabian Peninsula: Historical Developments and Contemporary Discourses - Paperback

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by Sarina Wakefield (Editor)Museums of the Arabian Peninsula offers new insights into the history and development of museums within the region. Recognising and engaging with varied approaches to museum development and practice, the book offers in-depth critical analyses from a range of viewpoints and disciplines. Drawing on regional and international scholarship, the book provides a critical and detailed analysis of museum and heritage institutions in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, S...

Lionello Perera: An Italian Banker and Patron in New York (COLOR) - Hardcover

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by Diego Mantoan (Author)The book presents the long-lost biography of Lionello Perera, principal banker, patron, and philanthropist of the Italian American community in New York at the inception of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Venice, Lionello Perera took over his uncle's financial activity in Wall Street and developed the family business into a stronghold of the Italian American community. His remarkable career led him to become the Vice President of Bank of America in 1928 as a...

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What Would Jesus See: Ways of Looking at a Disorienting World - Hardcover

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by Aaron Rosen (Author)What would Jesus see if he looked at the world around us today? In these pages, Aaron Rosen, one of the world's leading experts on art and religion, tackles this question by considering Jesus as a visual thinker. He invites readers to use their imagination to explore with him how Jesus saw, what he saw, and why it is important today. Rosen brings a fresh lens to the Gospels, informed by his experience as an art curator and scholar, as well as his life as a practicing Je...

Post-Apartheid Same-Sex Sexualities: Restless Identities in Literary and Visual Culture - Paperback

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by Andy Carolin (Author)This book examines how same-sex sexualities are represented in several post-apartheid South African cultural texts, drawing on a rich local archive of same-sex sexualities that includes recent fiction, drama, film, photography, and popular print culture. While the book situates these texts within the specific context of post-apartheid South Africa, it also looks outwards towards transnational connectivity and cultural flows.The author uses the idea of restlessness to r...

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Sushi Secrets: A Japanese Master's Ultimate Guide - Paperback

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by Seiichi Seiichi (Author), Kazuhiko Tajima (Designed by), Hiroshi Yoda (Photographer)The technique and philosophy of top sushi chef to make truly delicious sushi.Sushi is one of the most popular Japanese foods enjoyed around the world. The traditions and techniques of sushi have been passed down from generation to generation through apprenticeship, in which apprentice sushi chefs watch and learn from their masters. This book introduces the techniques for each fish that sushi chef Seiichi Sa...

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Dissonance: Platform Germany - Hardcover

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by Christoph Tannert (Editor), Mark Gisbourne (Editor)Post-reunification Germany has emerged as an important forum for international painting. The generation of artists born in the 1970s and 1980s eschew alignment with collective tendencies and resist clearly definable influences. Meanwhile, their art has registered the cultural and sociological dislocations and divergences since the fall of the Iron Curtain with seismographic precision. The editors present 81 of the most significant painters...